The original
definition before being used as the N-word equivalent for robots and AI, CLANKER, was
slang referring to someone who is sexually attracted to robots and AI like how 'clopping' is used for a person having
sex with a horse, because that’s the sound it would make. CLANKER was invented for the same reason — as the sound it would make if you F’ed a robot.
"Jeff is such a clanker," Jerry says to Tome. "That’s
rich coming from you,"
Tom replies. "I saw your
history. I know you got an AI girlfriend," Tom continued.